Night Shift

A nebbish morgue attendant, Chuck Lumley, attempts to turn his place of employment into a brothel to earn enough money to buy a condo. His plan goes awry when a new, perky co-worker, Belinda Crumb, falls for him and thwarts his illicit scheme. They navigate the awkwardness and hilarity of their burgeoning relationship amidst the unusual circumstances of their work environment.

Night Shift was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, energetic direction by Ron Howard, and standout performances, particularly from Michael Keaton in his breakout role. It's often cited as a fun and raunchy workplace comedy with genuine heart.

• Michael Keaton's comedic timing and charisma are a major highlight.

• The film successfully balances raunchy humor with a surprisingly sweet romantic subplot.

• Ron Howard's direction brings a fresh and energetic feel to the workplace comedy genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film's humor and Michael Keaton's performance. Many enjoyed the quirky premise and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it a fun and memorable comedy from the early 80s.

Michael Keaton was reportedly uncredited on the initial poster for "Night Shift" because director Ron Howard and the studio feared audiences wouldn't take the film seriously if they knew he was starring in it.